Nikon Coolpix AW120 review

Rugged, waterproof and well-equipped, but at a price

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Nikon Coolpix AW120

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The zoom's widest setting captures plenty of landscape.

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Zooming in gets you closer, but this is only a 5x range.

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Macro mode gets you nice and close, but note the cyan fringe on the U key.

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Sharpness across the frame is fairly good, even in the bottom corner.

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This image, taken at ISO 6400, shows clear evidence of noise.

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Contrast can be an issue – there's almost no detail in the shadows here.

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The sky in this image has been rendered in unnatural deep blues. The foreground, however, is well exposed and sharp.

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In this shot the sky is a more natural colour.

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Photos taken underwater benefit from the wide aperture, but a flash is still often needed. Its usability is again hampered by the small controls, but the textured surface on the shutter button helps maintain grip.

Quick effects

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Original image

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Pop

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Super vivid

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Painting

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High Key

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Toy Camera 1

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Toy Camera 2

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Low Key

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Cross Process (Red)

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Cross Process (Yellow)

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Cross Process (Green)

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Cross Process (Blue)

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Soft

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Soft Portrait

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Fisheye

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Cross Screen

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Miniature Effect

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High Contrast Monochrome

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Selective Colour (Red)

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Selective Colour (Orange)

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Selective Colour (Blue)

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Fog Removal

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Ian Evenden
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